Mark in the Bible

Meaning: polite; shiningpar

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for it is not the Jew in outward appearance, neither is it the external mark of circumcision:

Verse ConceptsLimitednessCommendationExternalsLiving Not For The MaterialTrue CircumcisionJews

Before, not after. And he received circumcision as a sign, a mark attesting the reality of the faith-righteousness which was his while still uncircumcised, that he might be the forefather of all those who believe even though they are uncircumcised--in order that this righteousness might be placed to their credit;

Verse ConceptsCircumcision, spiritualPraiseSealsAbraham, God's Covenant WithAbraham, New Testament ReferencesReckoningRighteous By FaithRighteousness imputed

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But Paul did not think it proper to take with them a man who had left them in Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.


Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellowlaborers, salute thee.

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee; for he is useful to me for the ministry.

Aristarchus, my fellowprisoner, saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom ye received directions (if he come to you, receive him), and Jesus, who is called Justus; who are of the circumcision; these only are my fellowworkers for the kingdom of God, who have been an encouragement unto me.


And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, having performed their service, taking with them also John, surnamed Mark.

And having come to Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews; and they had also John as an assistant.

And when he understood the matter, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, surnamed Mark, where many were gathered together, and praying.

And Paul and his company, having put to sea from Paphos, came to Perga in Pamphylia. But John, departing from them, returned to Jerusalem.


And some days after, Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go again and visit the brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are. And Barnabas determined to take with them John, called Mark. But Paul did not think it proper to take with them a man who had left them in Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. read more.
And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted from each other, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus.


The church in Babylon, chosen with you, saluteth you; and Mark, my son.


Aristarchus, my fellowprisoner, saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom ye received directions (if he come to you, receive him),